The English Pub : A History

History

Haydon, Peter

Europe

Robert_Hale

Nothing says England like the pub-complete with odd, faintly mythological names, mahogany woodwork and dart boards on the walls. For two thousand years the pub and its predecessors have embodied the notion that ale and beer are good honest nourishing and worthy. Tracing the Englishman's drinking habitat through all its manifestations from rude hovel to alehouse tavern, inn, beershop, and pub, Peter Haydon concludes that he who seeks to stand between an Englishman and his ale is either a fool or a fanatic. A charming blend of whimsy and scholarship is a history of British civilization viewed through the tankard's glass bottom.

The English Pub: A History

Robert Hale, Ltd.

In 361 AD the Emperor Julian described the Teutonic northern European races as 'sons of malt'. Big drinkers they all were, but none so much as the English. As this book shows, the English have in fact spent much of the last 2000 years semi-permanently drunk. The history of ale, beer and gin, to name but a few of the key culprits, alongside the history of the ale-house, tavern and pub, is indeed a major part of the social history of the nation. The full story is told here, including the (mostly unsuccessful) efforts of the Church, the Puritans, temperance crusaders and the taxman to curb the boisterous habits of the British. Rich with fascinating detail and humorous anecdotes, it is a terrific read and an ideal 'alternative' history of British society.

An Inebriated History of Britain

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Beverages & Wine

Sutton Pub Ltd

This thirst-inducing exploration of London's pubs offers the latest lowdown on 115 hangouts. It's easy to find the perfect place, as pubs are listed by special interest and organized by neighborhood, with maps guiding the reader to their chosen drinking hole. Every entry details the available ales on tap, highlighted by photographs that showcase the unique character of each destination.

London's Best Pubs, Updated Edition: A Guide to London's Most Interesting and Unusual Pubs (IMM Lifestyle Books)

Reference

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Gimblett, Richard H.

Americas

Dundurn Press

This celebration of London's pubs is aimed at anyone with an interest in British history and architecture. The book features 120 of the capital's best-known drinking places, from oak-beamed, 16th-century taverns - often favoured meeting places for smugglers and villains - to the elaborate gin palaces of the Victorian age, each demonstrating London's rich cultural heritage from a new and dynamic perspective. Each entry offers a history of the pub's architectural evolution, its changing role through the centuries and its famous (and infamous) patrons. There is also practical information on location, opening hours, and food and drink selections.

The London Pub

Travel

Coe, Chris

New Holland Books

This thirst-inducing exploration of London's pubs offers the latest lowdown on 115 hangouts. It's easy to find the perfect place, as pubs are listed by special interest and organized by neighborhood, with maps guiding the reader to their chosen drinking hole. Every entry details the available ales on tap, highlighted by photographs that showcase the unique character of each destination.

London's Best Pubs

New Holland Pub Ltd

A thirst-inducing, indispensable guide for pub aficionados! The London pub is an institution, and this completely updated book gives the lowdown on 117 of the best. They're all organized by area, mapped, and photographed inside and out. Every entry features an overview of the cask ales on offer, historical and architectural details, and a description of the pub's character. A “Where to go if you like…” section helps readers locate special pub choices by interest.

Hampson, Tim

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